Internship

Cape Town

Want to work towards a future in which cities are more sustainable and equitable but are also nurturing, exciting, vibrant, and loved?

Our Future Cities is on the lookout for aspiring, young urbanists passionate about creating cities that are sustainable and equitable but also exciting, vibrant, loved and nurturing. 

The part-time internship commences in June 2024 and runs over a period of 6 months. Our team values diversity in life experience and education, welcoming applicants from various academic backgrounds—be it human sciences, business, political sciences, engineering, natural sciences, or education.

At Our Future Cities, what counts most is your drive for impactful work, enthusiasm, curiosity and energy to make a difference in small and big ways.

What do interns do?
  • Support engagements with clients, government and partners
  • Assisting with exhibitions, hosting events and stakeholder meetings
  • Assist with conducting research, site analysis and observations
  • Supporting the creation of presentations, reports and communication materials
  • Learning work-based skills e.g. arranging meetings, preparing documentation, recording meetings, gaining facilitation and presentation skills
  • Support site visits and workshops, review current projects and reports and generate research and trends related to urban development
  • Support planning and administration in relation to projects

What Our Future Cities can offer you:
  • A 6-month part-time internship in Cape Town, South Africa, beginning at any time between June  and July 2024
  • Project experience that gives interns an opportunity to use what you have learnt
  • An educational and learning experience through reading materials, workshops, site visits, events and assignments
  • Skills development in research, community engagement, communication, project management and important work-based skills
  • Mentoring through peer support and guidance for you career ahead.
  • A dynamic, low-hierarchy and collaborative culture

What skills do you need?

We are open to applications from aspiring urbanists from any city of country, who are energetic, curious and hardworking. Please note: We do not require prior experience or an academic background in urbanism, design, or any built environment field.

  • Ability to appreciate and be curious about different contexts, cultures and city-making processes
  • A deep curiosity to learn more, unpack challenges and
  • Willingness to dive into new tasks and projects and engage with new information and data
  • Confidence to share your views and ideas with different audiences
  • Fully proficient in English, with good writing and communication skills
  • A collaborative and sharing nature

The nuts and bolts
  • Location: Cape Town (City Centre), South Africa
  • Duration: 6 months
    • Month 1 and 2: A rapid learning experience in urbanism. Read more about the syllabus here
    • Month 2 -6 Exposure to projects including site visits in Cape Town and possibly South Africa along with skills development and engagement with clients and other stakeholders.
  • Time commitment: 3 days per week in-person

Some flexibility around the start date could be accommodated for successful applicants who are relocating to Cape Town.

How can I Apply?

Early applications are open for June 2024 start date. Click here to apply!

If you have any additional questions regarding the internship programme, you may contact us on WhatsApp +27 73 155 0282 or internship@ourfuturecities.co

Rashiq Fataar
rfataar@ourfuturecities.co
Rouen Smit
rouen@ourfuturecities.co
37 Parliament Street
Church Square
Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town, 8000
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